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Definition of redding

redding

/ˈɹɛd.ɪŋ/
red · ding
Plural:reddings
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redding Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A city in northern California along the Sacramento River and the county seat of Shasta County, serving as a regional hub near Mount Shasta and Shasta Lake.

2

Scottish The act of clearing, tidying, putting in order, or resolving a dispute.

Example

"After the festival ended, the volunteers began the long redding of the village hall."

3

British Red ochre, ruddle, or a similar red coloring matter used especially for marking sheep.

Example

"The shepherd kept a block of redding in his satchel to mark the newly shorn ewes."

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• Nearby Words

redcoat
redcurrant
redden
redding
reddish
redeal
redear sunfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redding
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